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6. Domestic Violence and Gangs with Paulette Usmo


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Hello, Ladies!! 

This is an episode that you need to pay attention to!! Our special guest today is Paulette Usmo. Paulette began Urban Success in 2000 as a gang intervention program while working in a rough inner-city school in Cincinnati OH. It developed into a community outreach program that began doing domestic violence intervention and human trafficking rescue work. Today we are going to hear her personal story of trial to triumph. How did she overcome domestic violence? What happened? We will hear her story and she will share several important tips for other women who are or know someone who is going through what she has gone through. We cover red flags in relationships, what to keep packed when in a violent situation, what to do/what not to do, and more. 

You can reach her at: Urbansuccessmentoring.org or through 513-800-1933 

If you or someone you love are in a detrimental situation, there are national and local resources that can practically provide help: 

  1. Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233; SMS: Text START to 88788 
  2. National Human Trafficking Hotline- 1 (888) 373-7888 
  3. Local police or hospital to ask for a social worker YWCA Women Helping Women 
  4. Or, call 911 if need be and document everything to build a case if necessary. 
  5. To contact me for any tips, questions concerns, suggestions, or to simply chat, email me at [email protected]

    Take care of yourselves, ladies, and see you next time.

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